Cooking with potatoes: Good honest food

Potatoes are a staple part of our diet, and however we eat them, whether baked, roasted, mashed, sautéed or boiled, they do have a reputation for being... well, a little boring.

So they may not be the most exotic of veg, but potatoes are dependable, delicious and oh so homely. Nothing makes you feel so cozy as a good old jacket potato after a wet windy day.

Jackets aside, we've got some more inspired potato recipes to share with you so you can get experimental with the spud. After all, potatoes are a great source of carbohydrates and surprisingly easy to cook with.